Munster High School - Paragon Yearbook (Munster, IN)

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NO HEAT WILL be needed in junior Irene Fabisiak ' s car after school as it is tightly and cozily packed with students, so that no one will have to walk home in the cold. WEEKLY FIRE DRILLS became an ex- pected break in classroom activities as they provide students time for socializ- ing with friends. At the same time, the drills reassured administrators that the newly installed fire-alarm system is in working condition. IN THE AFTERMATH of the fire, all North Building lockers were emptied as parts of the building became off-limits to students. Seniors Steve Zeldenrust and Vesna Trickich transfer school ma- terials from their North Building locker to share a locker in the South Building. WHILE THE CHAIRS are more comfort- able, using clumsy boards as a make- shift desk proves to be a bit challeng- ing. Freshmen Biology students take the good with the bad as they sit com- fortably trying to take notes on a slant- ed, graffiti-filled board. Cozy 29

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Cozy Closeness creates confusion in crowded classrooms P eeking over the blan- kets and glancing at the clock, it ' s 6:30 a.m. in the dead of winter, and time for another day of school. Snug- gled up all warm and cozy, pos- sibly the worst thought is of get- ting out of a comfortable bed and facing the blizzard condi- tions outside. However, once at school, it becomes evident that cozy conditions are found even throughout school life. All one has to do is look around and a cozy atmosphere can be observed as near as the crowded hallways. Partly due to construction as well as the fire, many students and classrooms were forced to crowd into the South Building, making the passing time between classes a hectic” situation. One inter- section in the hall even gained the nickname of “suicide cor- ner” for its crowdedness. Sometimes the halls were so crowded that I could barely see anything,” commented Lori Goldberg, a five foot one inch sophomore. The cozy sharing of locker space was also due to damage from the fire. It was not an un- common sight to see more than three people gathered together trying to find out whose book was whose in an overly packed locker. It got kind of confusing after a while, so I was very glad to finally get my own locker back,” expressed freshman Tricia Ko- man, who had to share locker space with her older sister. Looking even farther than the crowded halls and the obvious- ly cozy couples in the corners, actual classroom activities were also affected by the fire and met in rather close condi- tions. It became natural for a physics student to try and con- centrate on a homework assign- COZY WARM COATS, skarves, and gloves make the biting cold a little more bearable for seniors Maureen Mellady and Caryn Mott as they head for their cars after school in the 0° weather. ment in the cafeteria, while three other classes were re- ceiving a lecture at the same time. The auditorium also had its share of occupied space, as classes were held in all differ- ent areas of the seats, as well as on the stage. As junior Ber- nice Hertzfeld commented, there could be up to three classes going on at the time I had study hall, so it was very distracting at times.” Coziness extended to before and after school times, as well. During the biting cold winter, students poured into the school for warmth, as they began to peel off their many layers of cozy clothing including the nec- essary scarf, gloves, and hat. To avoid walking or taking their bus to and from school, many students found it cozy to crowd eight people in a small car meant to seat five at the most. It could get a little crowded at times, but at least we didn’t have very far to drive,” commented junior Eric Goldenberg, who at times drove home in a very cozily packed car. Although nothing may seem cozier than sitting around a nice warm fire or being cuddled up in a nice warm bed, there’s a whole world of coziness that can be found at school that sometimes isn’t even realized. 28 Cozy

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reverse Girls invite guys to Chi . . . downright upright d isappointed girls and their prospects filled the crowded hallways as the question, “would there be a Chi dance this year was raised. Although the possibility of cancelling the traditional “girl ask guy out” dance was present, Chi, with the theme “Lost in Love, was held on Jan. 23 at the Knights of Colum- bus Hall in Hammond. Chi Kappa Chi President, senior Kelly Matthews, ex- plained several reasons for the possibility of Chi being can- celled. It was very difficult to find a hall willing to rent to teen- agers.” She added that, “this year we had to post a $2000 security bond which is a lot of money to come up with on short notice.” Preparation for Chi began with reserving a hall in Novem- ber. A printer, photographer, police, chaperones, bakery, flo- rist, and a band had to be lined up. Before the dance, many hours were spent shopping for supplies, setting up, and deco- rating, which cost Chi members over $ 1 500 to put on the dance. One reason that Chi Kappa Chi began this “tradition” was to raise money for charity. The ticket price of $16 per couple will go for a $500 scholarship in memory of former Chi member Carol Brouwers, and to various charities for children and the el- derly. Although the tickets read Featuring ‘Voyager’, the Double Barrel Band” provided the music at Chi. Two days be- fore the dance, “Voyager” in- formed Chi members that they would be unable to honor their commitment. “We were very fortunate that the Double Bar- rel Band” was available and willing to perform at the last minute,” explained Kelly. Chi may be a break in the tra- ditional “boy asks girl style, however there seems to be no major shortcomings found in the change. “Up to the point of asking him it was kind of strange; after- wards it was pretty much the same except there was a big decision over who would pay,” explained freshman Amy Len- nertz. Looking at it from the male point of view, senior Paul Dzurovcik felt that the girl ask- ing the guy was “a good change of pace.” With the idea of “practice makes perfect in mind, Kelly concluded, “work has already begun on next year’s dance with the hopes of making it even better.” ALTHOUGH CHI IS a turnabout dance, Bob Golec continues the tradition of ladies first as he serves punch to his date Karyn Costa, sophomore.